AC Milan are preparing for the trip to face Cagliari and a game that always seems to be tricky for them in Sardinia, and a big chance is coming for Samuel Chukwueze.
Calciomercato.com recall that Giorgio Furlani, Geoffrey Moncada and Antonio D’Ottavio intervened during the summer mercato to increase the quality and depth in the attacking department, something Stefano Pioli expressed a desire for.
The next ten days will be decisive to understand if Milan’s ‘reserves’ are up to the task, and for the moment that includes Samuel Chukwueze who was signed from Villarreal for €20m plus €8m in bonuses, making him the most expensive summer addition.
The Nigerian has the task of guarding Milan’s right flank and creating more than a few problems for Cagliari’s defence with his speed, acceleration and dribbling. It will be his first start in the league after 87 cumulative minutes so far across four substitute appearances.
He did start against Newcastle United in the Champions League last week and earned mixed reviews, but Pioli has confidence in his play and he considers his attributes very useful. Now, the Nigerian has the task of demonstrating that the investment made was worth it.
Chukwueze is ready to shift up the gears and to demonstrate once again how happy he is to be at Milan, after having rejected a huge offer from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr during the summer.
The role of alternative is not one he is happy with because he arrived at Milan to be a protagonist. The opportunity has arrived, and the Unipol Domus in Cagliari will be his stage.